despotism

Question 1

despotic system def

Answer 1

the ruler is always right and everything depedns on the wisdom of the ruler

Question 2

What is despotism ?

Answer 2

catch all category containing large variations (it can happen anywhere and at any time). There is no appeal against the unchecked power of the master. There is no parliament, no opposition, no free press, no independent judiciary

Question 3

def despotism relative to politics

Answer 3

a system of order created by conquest, resting on fear, and issuing on caprice. Despotism is no politics

Question 4

Why Greeks made their political system different from others ?

Answer 4

The Phalanx, a military formation, considered all the people as equal even if they are poor, rich and so on. it is the origin of democracy

Question 5

What were the different societies that used democracy as a political system ?

Answer 5

The Greek city states, the roman republic, and the western world

Question 6

What is the difference between despotism and democracy ?

Answer 6

The distinction between the two of them is about provate life and the public world.

Question 7

why can we say that democracy is in decline these days?

Answer 7

presidents for life, authoritarians regimes and the governement has more and more control on our private life

Question 8

examples of recent authoritarian regimes

Answer 8

Communism and nazism (both locked the individual within a single system of control

Question 9

def of temptation in politics

Answer 9

to use the irresitible power only found in despotism in order to remove the evident imperfections of our world

Question 10

What is the price of freedom ?

Answer 10

Viligance !! We’ve to pay attention to political rhetoruc and signs of change

Question 11

What do Politics means ?

Answer 11

actions of monarchs, parliements and ministers

Question 12

Universal vote

Answer 12

a form of inflation which has diminished the value of a vote – it allows anyone to take part in politics

Question 13

Why The Westerners are superiors than past cultures ?

Answer 13

We (The Westerners) claim to be superior to past cultures as well as to other cultures because we accept that one culture is equal to another.

Question 14

Minogue

Answer 14

this masks a dogmatic conviction that our very openness makes our relativist humanism superior both to the dogmatism of the past and the intolerance of other cultures

Question 15

Parochialism

Answer 15

all powerful influence

Question 16

Was president trump a despot ?

Answer 16

Abuse of Power: Critics of Trump point to instances where they believe he overstepped his authority, such as his attempts to undermine the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election results and his resistance to cooperating with congressional investigations.

Erosion of Democratic Norms: Some argue that Trump’s behavior and rhetoric, such as attacking the free press, delegitimizing political opponents, and disregarding established norms, contributed to an erosion of democratic institutions.

Executive Orders and Bypassing Congress: Trump issued numerous executive orders to implement policies without the approval of Congress. While this is a common practice among modern presidents, some argue that Trump’s use of executive power was excessive and bypassed the checks and balances of the system.

Attacks on Judiciary: Critics point to Trump’s criticism of judges and the judiciary, particularly when decisions went against his administration’s policies, as evidence of his disregard for the separation of powers.

Arguments against Trump being considered a despot:

Election and Peaceful Transition: Trump was elected through democratic processes and left office after a peaceful transition of power, a hallmark of democratic governance.

Institutional Checks: Despite controversies, many of Trump’s actions faced legal challenges, and courts often intervened to check his authority.

Policy Implementation: Supporters argue that Trump’s policy decisions, such as tax reforms and deregulation, were in line with his campaign promises and consistent with conservative ideology.

Freedom of Expression: Trump’s willingness to openly criticize the media, though contentious, was seen by some as an exercise of his right to freedom of expression rather than a move to suppress it.

It’s important to note that labeling someone as a “despot” is a serious accusation and can be highly subjective. Historical context, individual biases, and political viewpoints can influence one’s assessment of a leader’s actions and motivations. As of my last update in September 2021, this remains a topic of debate, and public opinion on this matter varies widely.